COMMERCIAL BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Before submitting a business license application to Provo City, please review the business requirements checklist for State requirements needed. We cannot accept applications until all State and local requirements have been met. Please include verification of all State requirements when submitting your application to Provo City. If you will be operating your business from more than one location you will need a separate application and license for each location. If your business will be located in a commercial zone, it is advisable that you contact the Community Development Department at 801-852-6400 for specific zoning requirements and restrictions prior to signing a lease agreement or submitting a license application. You may also visit their offices at 330 W 100 S. Home business licensing requirements are on page II. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL BUSNIESS This permit is good from anniversary date to anniversary date. Proof of the registered name of your business with the Department of Commerce, or a copy of the Articles of Incorporation. You may contact them at 801-530-4849 Copy of permanent sales tax number certificate, temporary will not be accepted. ( If applicable to your business) See contact information page Copy of your State license (if applicable to your business) See contact information page Provo City application form (mandatory) 1. Emergency Contact form from PCPD (Provo City Police Department) (included in business forms) 2. Water Treatment questionnaire (if applicable to your business) 3. Food Establishment questionnaire (if applicable to your business), if you have questions on items two or three, you may contact Mark Ogre (801-852-6790) or Tom Thomas (801-852-7794). Copy of Health Department certificate (if applicable to your business) Copy of Department of Agriculture and Food certificate (if applicable to your business) Copy of picture ID (Drivers license, State I.D. Card, U.S. passport or Military I.D.) Projected opening date of business Federal Identification Number Copy of professional/occupational license (if applicable to your business) BYU housing approval letter (BYU housing only) Fees for the application are non-refundable, These fees are PRO-RATED for Commercial accounts, see the consolidated fee schedule below or go to Provo.org/government/council/code book/consolidated fee schedule/ business licensing. Not applicable for home based businesses CONSOLIDATED FEE SCHEDULE Number of Employees Fee Number of Employees Fee 0-5 $125 6-10 $175 11-25 $300 26-50 $425 51-75 $550 76-100 $675 101+ $800 * NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS $218 I
REQUIREMENTS FOR A HOME BUSINESS LICENCE Before submitting an application, please review the Provo City Code and then check any of the four (4) boxes that are applicable to your home business. Section 14.41.060 of the Provo City Code reads, all Major Home Occupations will still require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), unless the applicant obtains a signed petition of support from all property owners within 300 feet of the property. 1. Will more than two (2) customers come to a dwelling unit per hour? a. More than two (2), but no more than six (6) customers may come to a dwelling unit per hour, provided sufficient Off-street parking is provided. 2. Will the home occupation involve a commercial vehicle more than 14,000 GVW on site? a. Use of a larger commercial vehicle above 14, 000 gross vehicle weight, but no more than 1 gross vehicle weight rating of 17,500 pounds may be used, provided it is parked on private property and adequately screened. 3. Will the home occupation include outside employees? a. Outside employees not residing on the premises may be allowed during daytime business hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm), subject to the following conditions: i. No more than one (1) outside employee at one time for a dwelling unit located on a lot or parcel which is at least 8,000 square feet in area. One (1) additional employee may be allowed for each additional increment of 30,000 square feet in the area of the lot or parcel ii. A home occupation that does not bring customers to the premises may have up to three (3) outside employees at one time for a dwelling unit located on a lot or parcel which is at least 8,000 sq. ft., provided sufficient parking is provided. One (1) additional employee may be allowed for each additional increment of 30,000 square feet in the area of the lot or parcel. 4. Will more than one (1) promotional meeting be held per month? a. More than one (1), but not more than four (4) promotional meetings for the purpose of selling merchandise, taking orders, or training may be held per month. As mentioned above, an applicant for a major home occupation may forgo the fee for a CUP if all the property owners within 300 feet of the applicant s property sign a petition in support of the home occupation. For those living in BYU housing, you will need an approval letter from the property manager or landlord to have a business in the home, if you meet the criteria for a Major Home Business. *Additionally, any home occupation that will involve remodeling an existing space or addition to an existing dwelling for service areas such as barber/beauty shops, studios, offices, etc., will require the approval of the Zoning Department. Prior to any modification, the applicant is strongly encouraged to coordinate with the Zoning Department by calling 801-852-6400. Home businesses that are required to have a business license are Nail salons, Beauty Salons, Day Cares, Home Bakeries, Pet Grooming etc. If there is a question that you might have, please contact Zoning at 801-852-6400. HOME BASED FEE $37 (If you are required to have a business license) Certain businesses may also be required to provide surety bonds or undergo background investigation. Businesses which require a separate application or have additional requirements are:» Solicitor» Employment Agencies» Taxicab» Locksmiths» Towing/Parking Enforcement» Gun Dealers» Pawnbroker/Second Hand Dealers» Solid Waste Handlers» Employment Agencies II
If the business is an establishment where food is prepared on-site, a bakery, caterer, cottage kitchen, tattoo parlor, or tanning salon, inspections are required by: Utah County Health Department (See contact information page) Department of Agriculture (See contact information page) The Zoning division also requires a Major Home Occupation Permit for businesses that qualify who are operating from a residence. Once the application has been submitted, it will be reviewed and approved by: Community Development 801-852-6400 Provo Fire Marshall (Ryan Lind) 801-852-6339 Provo Police Department (Janna-lee) 801-852-6271 Provo Water Department (Mark Ogren) 801-852-6790 (Tom Thomas) 801-852-7794 The processing time for a business license is approximately 14 working days. This time may vary in circumstances where a conditional use permit, health or agriculture department approval, fire inspection, etc., is needed. Provo City does not issue temporary business licenses. Please by aware that you must have your business license issued prior to opening or operating. III
BUSINESS LICENSE CHECK LIST Step one: Application Process Complete all forms in application packet. Copy of State Name Registration State Sales Tax Number (if applicable) Copy of Utah Division of Occupation/Professional License (if applicable) (Contractors, Cosmetology, Real Estate, etc.) Copy of State License (if applicable) (Car Dealer, Body shop, Dismantler, Child Care, Residential Treatment Facility, etc.) Property Owner Permission (if applicable) Picture I.D. of applicant Pay Business license fees (commercial business fees are prorated). Step Two: Approval Process The following approvals will be completed after the application has been submitted and before a business license is issued. Planning & Zoning approval, 801-852-6400 Including any building permits, sign permits, temporary use permits authorizing special activites, or any other restrictions related to Planning, Zoning, or Building Inspections. (Temporary signs are not permitted) Fire Inspection 801-852-6344 (Contact the Fire Marshall to schedule an inspection) Police Department approval 801-852-6271 Industrial Pre-Treatment Approval: 801-852-6793 Industrial wastewater questionnaire required if water is used in a manufacturing or commercial process, if the business is a restaurant, or stores bulk chemicals, performs equipment maintenance or if it generates hazardous waste. Health Department Inspection: 801-851-7000 (if applicable-verification of Health Department inspection and approval must be submitted to Provo City Business License Department. Department of Agriculture Inspection: 801-538-7118 (if applicable-verification of Agriculture Department inspection and approval must be submitted to Provo City Business License Department. Step Three: Issue of license: The Business license is sent to the mailing address on the application It takes a minimum of two weeks for the business license to be issued. Business operations are not permitted until all applicable items listed are completed and a business license has been issued.
BUSINESS LICENSE CONTACT INFORMATION Utah Department of Commerce Business Name Registration (DBA, CORP, LLC, Partnership, etc.) 160 East 300 South, SLC 801-530-4849 or 1-877-526-3994 www.business.utah.gov/registration (to register name) Utah State Tax Commision Sales Tax (tax number must be for Provo City location) 150 East Center #1300, Provo 801-374-7070 www.tax.utah.gov Utah Division of Occupational & Professional License (Contractor, Cosmetology, Real Estate, etc.) 160 East 300 South, SLC 801-530-6628 www.secure.utah.gov Utah State License (Car dealer, Body Shop, Dismantler, etc.) 210 North 1950 West, SLC 801-297-2600 Utah Department of Child Care Licensing 150 E Center, Provo 801-374-7688 or 1-800-894-2588 www.health.utah.gov/licensing Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 1625 South 900 West, SLC 801-977-6800 www.alcbev.state.ut.us Department of Agriculture and Food 350 North Redwood Rd, SLC 801-538-7118 www.ag.utah.gov Department of Human Services, Office of Licensing (Residential Care Facilities; Residential Treatment Facilities, etc.) 195 North 1950 West, SLC 801-538-4171 www.dhs.utah.gov Utah County Health Department 151 South University Ave, Provo 801-851-7000 www.utahcountyonline.org Utah County Assessor 100 East Center, Provo 801-851-5295 www.co.utah.ut.us Provo City Community Development 330 West 100 South, Provo 801-852-6400 www.provo.org/departments/community-development
Office Use Only BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION 351 W CENTER, PROVO, UT 84601 License # Date CSR Initials BUSINESS INFORMATION Business Name Business Address Apt/Suite No. City State Zip Code Business Telephone Email Contact Telephone number Mailing Address: (if different) Ownership Type: Corporation Partnership Proprietorship LLC Type of Business: Commercial Home Occupation-Walk-in traffic? Yes No Number of Employees at location (If you are the owner, DO NOT count yourself.) Opening Date Business Hours From To M T W TH F S SU Kind of Business (if applicable): Nonprofit Taxi Restaurant Mobile Food Truck Towing Other Nature of Business: Manufacturing Retail Day Care/Preschool-# of children Wholesale Services Other Detailed Description of Business: State License No. License Type Does your business sell products? Yes No Permanent Sales Tax Number (No temporary sales tax number accepted) Does your business have a process discharge to the sewer system? (process discharge is any discharge other than restroom waste) Yes No Will your business store, produce, utilize hazardous materials? (such as oils, fuels, solvents, chemicals, compressed gases, bio-hazardous materials, etc.) Yes No Does your building have built-in fire protection systems? (such as automatic sprinkler system, hood system, alarm system, standpipes, etc.) Yes No
Emergency Contact (1) Telephone Emergency Contact (2) Telephone Emergency Contact (3) Telephone Property Owner Name: (owner of property where business is located) Property Owner Address City State Zip Code Alarm Company Telephone IF APPLICANT IS A SOLE-PROPRIETOR, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SECTION Owner Name Owner Address Apt/Suite No. City State Zip Code Telephone Birthdate SSN IF APPLICANT IS A CORPORATION/PARTNERSHIP/LIMITED LIABILITY, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SECTION Business Name Corporate Officers/partners/members: (1) (2) as shown in the articles of Incorporation (3) (4) Corporate Address Apt/Suite No. City State Zip Code Telephone Business Entity No. FEIN No. This form is an application for a business license. All fees are non-refundable. Business licenses are valid from anniversary date to anniversary date. Renewal is the responsibility of the business owner. Failure to receive a renewal notice does not excuse this responsibility. I/We are aware that this application does not constitute approval to operate a business. I/We have read the following and agree to conduct business strictly in accordance with all ordinances, codes and regulations set forth by Provo City Corporation, Utah County, the State of Utah, and Federal standards, whichever applies. I/We also agree that no other type of business will be conducted other than what has been stated above. I/We attest that all information on this application is true and correct. Applicant s Signature Please print your name OFFICE USE ONLY No. of Employees Application Fee $ Inspection Fee $ Date Bond $ It takes a minimum of two weeks for the business license to be issued. The license is issued when all inspections are complete, compliance with Zoning, Building, Fire, Health or other Divisions have been met, the application was properly completed and the business does not require a conditional use permit. Other Fees $ Type Total $
Emergency After Hours Contact Information For Your Business or Home *This information is required per Provo City Ordinance 6.18 Business or Property Name: Full Address: Daytime Office Number: Owner s name(s) & phone numbers: Maintenance after hours #: Security/Alarm Co. name & #: Responsible party or manager able to respond within 30 minutes in case of emergency: Name(s): Phone Number(s): If there is any specific information you would like emergency responders to know about your property or business, please use the box below to supply that information. Examples would be dangerous materials kept on site, emergency lockbox info, etc.
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT QUESTIONNAIRE Business Name phone Business Address Mailing Address SIGNING OFFICER S INFORMATION (COMPANY OWNER OR OFFICER) Type or Print Name Type or Print Title Phone Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC#): Briefly describe manufacturing or service activities List types of chemicals used (include all cleaning solvents, soaps, etc.) Type of discharge: Batch Continuous If Batch, average in 24 hours Are there scheduled shut downs? Yes No If Yes, when Raw Water Sources: Private Wells Gpd(gallons per day) Provo Culinary Gpd Other (specify) Gpd RESPONSIBLE PARTY S CONTACT INFORMATION (COMPANY OWNER OR OFFICER) Type or Print Name Type or Print Title Phone NOTE: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be filed with the City before business operations begin. List principal raw materials used
List the principal products or services of the business Is production seasonal? Yes No If Yes, explain Describe water treatment processes in use or proposed Water Consumption in facility in Gpd. Cooling Boiler Feed Process Sanitary In Product Other Average Volume in Gpd of Discharge of water loss to City Sewer Evaporation Natural Outlet Waste Haulers In Product Other Is Discharge to Provo City Sewer System: Yes No If Yes is discharge: Intermittent Steady Is there a spill prevention counter-measure plan in effect for this facility? Yes No If Yes, please attach a copy. I am familiar with the information contained in this questionnaire and swear that the information is true, complete and accurate. If any of the answers to questions contained in this questionnaire change, the business will notify the City of Provo of the proposed change(s). Notification does not constitute approval of the proposed change(s). Industrial Pretreatment 1685 S East Bay Blvd. Phone: 801 852 6793 Signature of Authorized Representative Date
INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT QUESTIONNAIRE BUSINESS INFORMATION Company Name Address Apt/Suite No. City State Zip Code Phone Number Fax Contact Person Please describe your food preparation and clean up activities (check all that apply): 1.. Baking Grilling Frying Vegetable prep Other (please describe): 2. Approximately how many customers do you serve per average day? (this information is kept confidential) 3. Kitchen fixtures used in your establishment: (please indicate amount of each item) 3-compartment sink Bar sink Hand sink Mop sink Dishwasher Garbage disposal Floor drains 4. How are the following food by-products disposed of? (check all that apply) Sewer Trash Recycle A. Solid Wastes: B. Oil & Grease: C. Liquid Wastes: 5. Do you have a grease interceptor or trap? YES NO **A grease interceptor is a large underground device designed to remove fat, oil, and grease from your kitchen wastewater. A grease trap is a small, similar device that is located under the sink. These are both different from your grease recycling bin. If NO, please sign, date, and return the questionnaire. If YES, please complete the questionnaire, sign, date, and return it.
6. What size (gallons) is the interceptor? 7. Is the interceptor functioning properly? YES NO If NO, please explain: 8. How often is the interceptor serviced? 9. When was the interceptor last serviced? 10. What is the average volume of waste which is removed from the interceptor when it is serviced? 11. What is the name and address of the business that services the interceptor? 12. Are service receipts available? YES NO 13. Which of the following kitchen fixtures are connected to your grease interceptor? (please indicate amount of those that apply) 3-compartment sink Bar sink Hand sink Mop sink Dishwasher Garbage disposal Floor drains Additional comments: The information in this questionnaire is familiar to me and, to the best of my knowledge and belief is true, complete, and accurate. (Name and title of signing official) (Date)